The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has paused administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin. Deputy Health Services Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk said the pause is proof oversight is working, and will allow vaccine administrators to reach out, regarding extremely rare instances of blood clots associated with J&J vaccine. "So I hope Wisconsinites can hear those kinds of actions as ways to increase safety, rather than making them more hesitant and … [Read More...]
Wisconsin public health officials urge continued caution as COVID-19 variants drive an increase in cases
Wisconsin is "moving in the right direction," with more than 3,250,000 COVID-19 vaccines having been administered -- but state public health officials sounded a note of caution on Wednesday, amid an increase in cases driven by new coronavirus variants. Deputy Health Services Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk said 35 percent of the state has gotten at least one dose of the vaccine, and just under 22 percent have completed the vaccine series. She said there is "expanded eligibility, more … [Read More...]
State agencies defend budget priorities at Republican controlled Joint Finance Committee
Tuesday was the start of the Legislature's review of Governor Evers' proposed state budget. Joint Finance Committee Co-Chair Howard Marklein says that Wisconsin will be receiving a massive influx of aid from the federal government, and that Republicans are keeping an eye on things. "The total amount that a federal money that's come into the state is huge and, in terms of us doing the budget for the next two years, that is something that we're going to have to consider." Marklein says … [Read More...]
Supreme Court strikes down Governor’s mask order and health declarations
The State Supreme Court has ruled that Governor Evers cannot keep issuing emergency declarations for COVID-19. In a 4 to 3 decision, the court ruled on Wednesday that Governor Evers has overstepped his bounds on issuing declarations for the same emergency event past the original 60 day window. After that, the Governor does need to get Legislative approval. The move would strike down the current health emergency that has served as the basis for statewide mask orders. The Governor was … [Read More...]
Assembly Republicans want state’s American Recovery Act money used to provide property tax rebate
State Assembly Republicans want some things out of the latest COVID-19 relief package from D.C. - including a tax rebate for property owners. "We want to make sure our homeowners receive the assistance they need after a difficult year. So we are suggesting providing one billion dollars, to give the equivalent of ten percent return on property taxes to property owners in Wisconsin," said Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam). Born co-chairs the legislature's Joint Finance Committee, which … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
State agencies defend budget priorities at Republican controlled Joint Finance Committee
Tuesday was the start of the Legislature’s review of Governor Evers’ proposed state budget. Joint Finance Committee Co-Chair Howard Marklein says that Wisconsin will be receiving a massive influx of aid from the federal government, and that Republicans are keeping an eye on things. “The total amount that a federal money that’s come into the […]
Crime & Courts
Senator Johnson claims leftists, anarchists are to blame for attack on US Capitol
At Tuesday’s Senate Homeland Security hearing on the January 6th riots at the US Capitol, Senator Ron Johnson claimed that the attack was carried out not by Trump supporters but by leftists and anarchists. Johnson said that the people who attended President Trump’s rally that day were peaceful. “Many of the marchers were families with […]
Titletown Report
Lewis returning to Packers for 16th season
Marcedes Lewis drew continual praise from Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and now the veteran tight end is returning for another season in Green Bay. The Packers are re-signing the soon-to-be 37-year old, who is known more for his blocking and his leadership, then catching passes. Lewis caught just 10 passes for 107 yards and three […]
Sports
Brewers place Cain on injured list
The Milwaukee Brewers put centerfielder Lorenzo Cain on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left quadriceps strain. The 35-year-old outfielder suffered the injury while running to first base in Tuesday night’s 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field. The Brewers called up outfielder Tyrone Taylor from their alternate training site. Cain […]